M4.4 earthquake - 273 km NNE of Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal

What happened

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 273 km NNE of Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal on 24 Oct 2024, 11:01 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.